EPGP students begin International Immersion at Nova SBE, Portugal

The first three days featured sessions on international trade, macroeconomics, and Portugal’s growth outlook Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) International Immersion Programme at Nova School of Business & Economics, Portugal, opened with an engaging mix of academic insights and industry experiences. A batch of EPGP students, accompanied by Prof. Abhoy K Ojha, OB&HRM area, began their journey by exploring global business theories, macroeconomic frameworks, and the Portuguese outlook on growth and innovation. The opening lecture was delivered by Prof. Emanuel Gomes, Professor of Strategy and International Business at…

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The IIMB Sustainability Task Force, chaired by Professor Haritha Saranga, environmentalist Ms. Smita Kulkarni, and gynaecologist Dr. Meenakshi Bharath, along with staff and volunteers.

Green the Red: How IIMB is a Model for Eco-Friendly Menstrual Hygiene

Menstrual hygiene isn’t just a health concern; it’s a climate change at IIMB Menstruation is natural and non-negotiable, but the way it is managed often comes at a high environmental cost. In India, an estimated 12.3 billion disposable sanitary pads are discarded every year, contributing over 113,000 tonnes of plastic waste. Most of this waste ends up in landfills or incinerators. Each pad, made with up to 90% plastic, can take 500 to 800 years to decompose, while their production and disposal generate significant carbon emissions. At IIMB, this challenge…

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The Tony James Centre for Private Equity and Venture Capital – Thoughts on an Academic Agenda

By G.Sabarinathan, PhD1 On August 6, 2025, IIMB inaugurated the Tony James Centre for Private Equity & Venture Capital, from a generous endowment by Mathew Cyriac, IIMB alumnus and successful fund manager, now founding partner at Florintree Capital. A hugely farsighted initiative Mathew’s endowment demonstrates a hugely farsighted vision for two obvious reasons.  One, private capital[2] has been increasing its footprint in India, both in terms of the quantum of funds deployed as well as the activities it has funded.  From a relatively small sum of $ 170 mn in…

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From Waste to Flame: How the Biogas system at IIMB turns food waste into clean energy

In-campus biogas system that transforms daily leftovers into cooking fuel and compost In a world increasingly turning its attention to sustainable living, IIMB stands out with a hands-on, efficient approach to waste management, particularly in food waste. At the heart of this initiative is a biogas plant that doesn’t just process waste; it powers kitchens, nourishes the soil, and sets an example for others. Converting Waste into Clean Energy Installed in 2016, IIMB’s biogas plant has become an integral part of its sustainability ecosystem. With a treatment capacity of 400…

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